OFFSHORE PIPELINE ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross is looking for an Offshore Pipeline Engineer to join their engineering team in Abu Dhabi, focusing on a major oil and gas project. The position requires strong technical expertise in subsea and offshore pipeline systems, alongside significant experience in design and integrity management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in offshore pipeline engineering, including detailed design.
• Strong command of engineering software tools including OFFPIPE, DNV PIPESIM.
• Fluent in English with excellent technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review engineering deliverables for offshore pipeline systems.
• Prepare technical documentation such as design basis reports and construction drawings.
• Perform pipeline design analysis using relevant software.

Skills

Subsea systems

Design integrity

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Pipeline, or Subsea Engineering

Tools

OFFPIPE

CAESAR II

OrcaFlex

DNV PIPESIM

AutoPIPE

ABAQUS

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Offshore Pipeline Engineer to join our engineering team in Abu Dhabi, working on the detailed engineering and design of a significant offshore oil and gas project in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in subsea and offshore pipeline systems, with proven expertise in design, material selection, installation methods, and integrity management.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and review engineering deliverables for offshore pipeline systems, including routing, wall thickness calculations, stress analysis, and hydraulic simulations.
• Prepare technical documentation such as design basis reports, material specifications, construction drawings, alignment sheets, and pipeline installation procedures.
• Perform and review pipeline design analysis including on-bottom stability, span analysis, expansion, and thermal buckling using relevant software (e.g., OFFPIPE, CAESAR II, OrcaFlex).
• Provide input on material selection, coating systems, and corrosion protection strategies (CP systems).
• Ensure all designs meet international codes and standards (e.g., DNV-ST-F101, API 1111, ASME B31.8), ADNOC specifications, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including subsea, structural, geotechnical, and installation engineers to ensure design integration and constructability.
• Review and assess contractor/subcontractor engineering and vendor documents.
• Support installation engineering, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Participate in risk assessments, design reviews, and technical clarification meetings with clients and third parties.
• Support integrity management by contributing to ILI planning, repair strategies, and life extension assessments.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Pipeline, or Subsea Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in offshore pipeline engineering, including detailed design, route selection, and installation support.
• Solid experience in shallow and deepwater pipeline projects.
• Familiarity with offshore construction, tie-ins, shore approaches, and trench/backfill methods.
• Strong command of engineering software tools including OFFPIPE, DNV PIPESIM, AutoPIPE, or ABAQUS for FEA.
• Fluent in English with excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, multicultural environment.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience working on ADNOC offshore projects or within the Gulf region.
• Knowledge of subsea umbilicals, risers, and flexible pipe systems.

VERTICAL

ENGINEERING

Company Industry

• IT - Software Services

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

• OFFSHORE PIPELINE ENGINEER

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